METEOR
ECHOES : The US Air Force Space Surveillance Radar
has been shut down, but we're still recording meteor echos. How
do we do it? Radio engineer Stan Nelson uses a Yagi antenna
in New Mexico to detect 54 MHz TV signals reflected from meteor
trails. When a meteor passes over his observatory--ping!--there
is an echo. It's the next best thing to a giant government radar!
Click on the button to listen to a live audio feed:

A Note of Thanks!

The following listeners have made generous donations to Space Weather Radio:

Kenneth Walker of Lancaster, California
Dennis Sivert of Olney, Illinois
Scott Rubach of Chester, IllinoisStan Nelson of Roswell, New MexicoTony Beresford of Adelaide South AustraliaTom Uhland of South Weber, Utah

The radar echoes we enjoy so much are made possible by their support. Please consider joining them with a donation today.